A campaign rarely needs just one image. It needs a character that remains recognizable, a product that still looks like the product and a visual direction that carries across several scenes. Nano Banana 2.1 is now available on Kolbo.AI for creating and editing images, with 1K, 2K and 4K output options.
Stronger text rendering and reference consistency are goals of the model. They make it a useful option to explore for campaign work, while every result still needs review against your brief.
The campaign film above was animated from image-model stills. Nano Banana 2.1 creates and edits images; the film demonstrates a creative workflow built around those images, rather than native video generation by this model.
Create an Image from a Clear Brief
Start in Create Image with Nano Banana 2.1 selected. Describe the subject, setting, composition and intended use. A product hero for a landing page and a vertical social poster need different framing, even when they share the same campaign idea.
Make the essential choices explicit. For a product scene, describe where the item sits, how it is lit and what should draw attention. For a character scene, specify the action, framing and atmosphere. If text belongs in the image, provide the exact wording and say where it should appear.
Review the first result before expanding the brief. Check whether the subject reads clearly and whether the composition leaves room for any copy you plan to add later.
Edit with References That Have a Purpose
The editing model, nano-banana-2.1/edit, supports up to 14 reference images. Use that capacity to clarify the task. A reference might establish the subject, a product's shape, a setting or a desired visual treatment.
Tell the model which reference serves which purpose and describe what should change. Also identify the important details you want to retain. A smaller, well-chosen set can communicate more clearly than a collection of conflicting images.
Fourteen references do not mean fourteen people or fourteen guaranteed identities. Reference support is an input capability; the quality of the match depends on the images, instructions and generated result.
Build a Campaign in Deliberate Steps
First establish a useful base image. Then explore related scenes with the same character or product references. Change one major decision at a time: the setting, pose, camera angle or visual treatment. This makes it easier to identify which choice improves the campaign.
Keep a simple review checklist: recognizable subject, correct product details, consistent visual direction, readable text and suitable framing. Compare images beside one another rather than relying on memory. Repeated details can drift even when individual images look convincing.
For text-heavy work, inspect spelling, punctuation and letter shapes at the intended viewing size. For products, check logos, proportions and material details before publishing.
Choose Resolution for the Deliverable
Nano Banana 2.1 offers 1K, 2K and 4K. Choose the option that fits the planned placement and review the credit quote shown in the app before generation. A higher resolution does not automatically correct an unclear instruction or a mismatched reference.
Explore another image workflow in our Ideogram 4.5 guide, or learn about targeted image changes in FLUX 3 and Magic Edit.
FAQ
Can Nano Banana 2.1 create and edit images?
Yes. Kolbo.AI provides image creation with nano-banana-2.1 and image editing with nano-banana-2.1/edit.
What resolutions are available?
The model supports 1K, 2K and 4K. Select the resolution for your intended deliverable and review the displayed credit quote.
How many references can I use for editing?
The editing model supports up to 14 reference images. Choose clear references and explain their roles; exact identity or product matching is not guaranteed.
Does Nano Banana 2.1 generate the campaign video?
No. It is an image creation and editing model. The campaign film shown here was animated from image-model stills using a separate video workflow.